General Manager at Blue Pearl Consulting Services

Blue Pearl Consulting Services – Our client is a choice operator in the upstream sector of Nigerian Oil and Gas based in Lagos, with active interests in the Niger Delta. Our client plans to increase production level from 3,000bopd to 10,000bopd in the immediate future and has instructed us to source a strong candidate for the position of:

Job Title: General Manager

Requirements
Following are minimum attributes of an average candidate:

• A strong first Degree in any of the following areas of Engineering – Mechanical, Chemical and Petroleum, obtained from a recognized University. A higher degree in the above disciplines will be major advantages.


• 15-20 years of experience in a major exploration and producing company, with proven abilities in all aspects of the business especially, drilling, production engineering, facilities engineering, reservoir engineering and production operations. Experience in land based operations at Niger Delta is an advantage.


• Evidence of good knowledge and experience in industry EHS Environment, Health and Safety issues including good knowledge of regulatory affairs.


• Candidates must be between 45 and 55 years of age. This position may interest prospective retirees with palpable energy and drive.


• The successful candidate is imbued with strong potential with demonstrated ability to follow through.


• The successful candidate will run producing operations end to end, with production and engineering managers as direct reports and together, continually, inspire a high-performance team.

Location: Lagos

Closing Date 
8th February, 2017.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit a detailed personal description in a resume to be submitted to: info@bluepearlkonsult.com

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

General Manager at Blue Pearl Consulting Services

Humanitarian Program Manager at Oxfam Nigeria

Oxfam, one of the leading global development organizations, mobilizes the power of people against poverty. We are a diverse confederation of 17 strongly interconnected national affiliates working in over 90 countries, either directly, or with partners to enable transformational change, using a unique combination of long-term development, campaigning and humanitarian programs.

Job Title: Humanitarian Program Manager

Description

• The Humanitarian Program Manager will provide overall management and leadership of the Nigeria Humanitarian response, in accordance with Oxfam standards and in coordination with the technical leads.


• You will be responsible for ensuring the elaboration and implementation of the response strategy, operational plans and global budget.


• You will provide a coherent integrated response; financial and human resources security; an appropriate campaign/advocacy dimension.

Responsibilities

• Supports the implementation of country humanitarian strategy and the coordination of periodic operational plans and budgets of the country and its programs, monitoring progress towards achieving program objectives – also measures outcome and impact against recognised indicators.


• Ensures that the response strategy (speed, scale, contextually appropriated, integrated) is in line with Oxfam’s overall strategic ambitions, external commitments and Oxfam’s brand as a lead humanitarian actor.


• Contributes and provides leadership to the overall One Oxfam response, by reinforcing strategies with communication and advocacy.


• Supports and maintains oversight of financial and people resourcing for the Nigeria response


• Participates in regional level response coordination where necessary, ensuring follow Maintains effective partner grants and reports monitoring system, ensures adherence to Oxfam policies and procedures on partner management up of agreed actions and necessary support from others for Nigeria (e.g. HR, Funding, MEAL, others).


• Represents Oxfam to government officials, Consortium, international organisations and NGOS and others stakeholders.


• Ensures staff safety and security procedures are monitored, updated and implemented. This will include an analysis of the risks and the threats to staff working on Oxfam programmes.


• Recruits and manages staff in line with Oxfam policies, ensuring that they have the necessary induction, training and support as required.

Requirements

• First degree in a relevant field


• A minimum of 5 years of experience in similar roles – specifically in managing humanitarian and development programs funded by different donors.


• Significant leadership and management experience in the development and delivery of high quality program, influencing and humanitarian strategy, with and through partners or directly, in one or more challenging locations. (humanitarian WASH, protection and/or EFSL programs).


• Experience in leading and motivating multi disciplinary and partially geographically remote teams; a high degree of self awareness and an understanding of how to drive and support excellent team performance and individual development; experience with people management;


• Experience of managing complex change processes and relationships involving a wide range of both internal and external multi-cultural stakeholders;


• A high degree of self awareness and an understanding of how to drive and support excellent team performance and individual development in line with Oxfam’s values and policies.


• Proven track record of leading and motivating multi disciplinary, geographically remote teams and operations across a number of locations.


• Good knowledge of developing and implementing monitoring systems to track the effectiveness of programs and an ability to build cooperative, professional relationships with donors, partners and peer organisations.


• Excellent personal communication skills, in written and verbal English.


• Good interpersonal, influencing, diplomacy negotiating skills.


• Commitment to equal opportunity and gender policies; sensitivity to cultural differences, and the ability to work in a wide variety of cultural contexts.


• Commitment to Oxfam’s overall aims and policies and experience of promoting women’s rights and the interests of marginalized people in all aspects of Oxfam’s work.


• Knowledge or appreciation of Nigeria in terms of its political, economic and social trends plus a good understanding of the key development and humanitarian issues in the region.


• Ability to travel to remote programmatic sites within the country.


• Experience in managing funded projects and proven ability to write proposals and reports to main humanitarian donors (ECHO, DFID, OFDA, etc.)

Skills

• Self Awareness


• Vision Setting


• Agility, complexity and ambiguity


• Relationship building


• Decisiveness

We offer

• A competitive and fair pay and benefits package that is justifiable to our donors.

Location: North East, Nigeria

Starting Date
As soon as possible

Closing Date
6th February, 2017.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their application letter and Curriculum Vitae as one attachment to: vacancies-nigeria@oxfamnovib.nl with the position title as the subject of their mail

Note

• Only applications sent in required format will be considered.


• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date

Humanitarian Program Manager at Oxfam Nigeria

Aluminum and Steel Manufacturing Industry Vacancies (Graduate & Exp) [9 Positions]

An Aluminum and Steel Manufacturing Industry, is recruiting exceptional talents with high level of initiative to fill the following positions below:

Job Title: Management Trainee
Location: Ogun

Key Responsibilities

• Will be trained in production processes, output, product quality, storage, dispatch and on-time shipping

Qualifications

• B.Sc/HND in Mechanical or Metallurgical/Material Engineering


• Minimum of 1 year post-graduation experience

 

Job Title: Stores Manager
Location: Ogun

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise the operation of the store and all facets including ordering, receiving, processing, recording and distributing supplies and materials; preparing and maintaining detailed records and files.


• Ensure that sufficient inventory is available at the store to avoid being out of stock.


• Bill of Material creation and management, compile inventory report end stock taking


• Prepare requisition orders to replenish materials, equipment 6 stock

Qualifications

• HND or B.Sc in Accounting or related field


• Minimum of 6 years post-graduation experience in a Steel Rolling Mill

 

Job Title: Assistant Shift Engineer
Location: Ogun

Key Responsibilities

• The Assistant Shift Engineer will be required to make the production process as efficient as possible.


• Designs Processes, material and workspace layouts to ensure fast and efficient production


• Will be responsible for production output, product quality, storage, dispatch arid on-time shipping


• Ensures that production targets are met at minimum cost while maintaining current quality standards.

Qualifications

• HND in Mechanical or Metallurgical Material Engineering


• Minimum of 5 years post-graduation experience in a Steel Rolling Mill

 

Job Title: Chief Electrical Engineer
Location: Ogun

Key Responsibilities

• The incumbent is responsible for the design, development and maintenance of electrical control systems end components to required specifications.

Qualifications

• B.Eng or HND in Electrical/ Electronic Engineering


• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in a manufacturing company


• Develops manufacturing processes by designing and modifying equipment for building and assembling electrical components,


• Knowledge of Power ratings of equipment, earthing arid electrical power consumption.

 

Job Title: Material & Supply Chain Officer
Location: Ogun

Qualifications

• First degree/HND in Mechanical Engineering or related field.


• Minimum of 3 years hands experience


• Should have Procurement experience in the raw materials used for Aluminum & Steel rolling mills.


• Applicant must be willing to travel within Nigeria


• Should possess strong interpersonal and negotiation skills

 

Job Title: Material & Supply Chain Manager
Location: Ogun

Qualifications

• First degree/HND in Mechanical Engineering or related field.


• Minimum of 6 years hands experience


• A masters degree in Supply Chain Management or certificate in Project management is an added advantage


• Should have Procurement experience in the raw materials used for Aluminum & Steel rolling mills.


• Applicant must be willing to travel within Nigeria


• Should possess strong interpersonal and negotiation skills

 

Job Title: Plant Manager
Location: Ogun

Key Responsibilities

• The Plant Manager will be responsible for driving continious improvement and optimization of all processes

Qualifications

• First degree in Mechanical or Metallurgical Engineering.


• Minimum of 6 years Post-graduation experience in a steel rolling mill


• Most have adequate knowledge of business and managerial principles( Budgeting, Strategic planning and resource allocation)


• Must he responsible for production output, product quality, storage, dispatch and on-time shipping


• Responsible for the good working conditions of the factories including facilities and equipment management and safe working environment for workers


• Ensure the production team are adequately supported in the provision of required materials for achieving production targets

 

Job Title: Metallurgical & Materials Engineer
Location: Ogun

Key Responsibilities

• The incumbent is responsible for developing ways of optimizing production processes in Metal Recycling plants where scrap is converted to valuable finished goods


• Investigate and examine the production performance such as percentage yield, chemical composition and physical properties

Qualifications

• A degree in Metallurgical/Material Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related field


• Must have 5 years hands on experience in the Aluminum or Iron and Steel Industry


• Knowledge of Recycling Melting of metals from various scrap sources to get the right chemistry and physical properties of the specified finished goads


• Knowledge of Physical Metallurgy behavior of metal under stress & changes in temperature.


• Investigate accidents due to metallurgical failures


• Knowledge of Process Metallurgy shaping of metals through casting rolling forging and drawing; joining of metals through welding and soldering techniques

 

Job Title: General Manager, Corporate Services
Location: Ogun

Key Responsibilities

• The incumbent is responsible for effective management of corporate services; contribute to the strategic and operational development of the company.


• Management of HR/Admin, ICT, Security, Logistics, Facility and Contract; Management.


• Financials including budgeting/forecasting


• Provide the GMD with timely and accurate advice relating to the activities of the Corporate Services Group and performance against strategic plan and budget


• Extensive experience in proceeding strategic leadership and influencing and leading change in complex situations


• Build a sustainable positive workforce environment and culture


• Strong political and business acumen


• Be responsible for the preparation of operational & development budgets


• Be responsible for achieving top and bottom lines as well a growth set by the executive management


• Coordinate relationships with contractors vendors regulators etc


• Responsible for Standardizing proper organization structure for all the factories and enhance efficiency and develop roles and responsibilities for all employees


• The candidate will be responsible for implementing the HSE Policies of the company and provide safety training for all employees at the factories to ensure all organization policies rules and regulations are strictly followed and ensure all employees are working in a safe environment

Qualifications

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.


• Must have 10 years hands on experience in Aluminum or Steel industry.

Application Closing Date: 31st January, 2017.

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications and CV’s to: [email protected] using the job title as subject of email.

Aluminum and Steel Manufacturing Industry Vacancies (Graduate & Exp) [9 Positions]

Nampak Nigeria Limited Recruitment [4 Positions]

Nampak is Africa’s leading diversified packaging manufacturer, and has been listed on the JSE Limited (Johannesburg Stock Exchange) for 47 years. Nampak operates from 28 sites in South Africa, contributing approximately 49% to trading profit, 13 sites in the rest of Africa, contributing 52% to trading profit, as well as 10 sites in the United Kingdom, contributing 5% to trading profit.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

Job Title: Electrician
Location: Lagos

Requirements

• HND/OND in Electronics / Electrical Engineering.


• Must have knowledge of VSD, PLC and Motor Controller programming will be an advantage with knowledge of PLC Logic and Automated Control System.


• 3 – 5 years working experience in Industrial Electronics and I or power distribution and Control system.

 

Job Title: Tool Room Mechanical Technician
Location: Lagos

Requirements

• Must have GCE O ‘Level Certificate.


• Must have Certificates in Mechanical Engineering Craft Practice Parts 1 & 2.


• Must have Certificate in City & Guilds Technician Part 2 in Mechanical Engineering or OND Mechanical Engineering.


• Have strong personalities, responsible and disciplined.


• Should, be able to use Precision Measuring Equipment and other Production Workshop Machines.


• Must have at least 5 years working experience with ability to operate Cylindrical Grinding Machine with minimum supervision.

 

Job Title: Quality Assurance Inspector
Location: Lagos

Requirements

• Must have HND in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering with at least 4 years’ experience in high speed manufacturing environment where safety and quality are essential priorities,


• Must know how to use basic quality measurement equipment and good laboratory practices.


• The age of the Applicants should be between 28 to 35 years, must be matured, analytical and honest. Must be computer literate, hardworking and willing to work under pressure in addition to being a Team Leader.


• Be prepared to work in 2 or 3 Shifts (12 or 8 hours respectively) at any time of the week based on the demands of the job.


• Have strong personalities, responsible and disciplined.


• Must possess ability in personal organization with minimum supervision.

 

Job Title: Electrical Engineer, Senior Manager Cadre
Location:Lagos

Requirements

• B.Sc in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.


• Good knowledge of trouble shooting Industrial electrical faults is a must.


• Must have knowledge of VSD, PLC and Motor Controller Programming will be an advantage with knowledge of PLC Logic and Automated Control System.


• Must be Computer literate, hardworking and willing to work under pressure in addition to being a Team Leader.


• Must have strong Leadership, Management and Organational Skills to effectively manage a Section.


• 10 years past NYSC working experience in a standard Manufacturing Organization.

Application Closing Date: 7th February, 2017.

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their application letters and CV’s to:
Head, Human Resources/Admin,
Nampak Nigeria Limited,
3 – 7 Metal Box Road,
Ogba,
Lagos State.
Or
Email: [email protected]

Nampak Nigeria Limited Recruitment [4 Positions]

Interswitch Limited Recruiting Business Process Improvement Consultants

Interswitch Limited is an integrated payment and transaction processing company that provides technology integration, advisory services, transaction processing and payment infrastructure to government, banks and corporate organizations.

Interswitch, through its Super Switch provides online, real-time transaction switching that enable businesses and individuals have access to their funds across the 24 banks in Nigeria and across a variety of payment channels such as Automated Teller Machines (ATMS), Point of Sale (PoS) terminals, Mobile Phones, Kiosks, Web and Bank Branches.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Process Improvement Consultant
Location: Lagos

Requirements

• Lead in collaboration with the Operational Excellence the Six Sigma improvement process across the company.


• Ensure improvement projects are aligned with Interswitch’s Group Strategy, implemented and adequately funded


• Develop a sustainable framework to practice Lean Six Sigma Methodology across the Group


• Define a Structure and roles to embed and practically apply the Lean Six Sigma Methodology


• Advocate, drive and manage organizational change to sustain the benefits of implementing the change resulting from improvement objectives


• Assist to promote Lean Six Sigma at the C-level to obtain critical support and resources


• Drive productivity improvement solutions across the Group.


• Develop and clearly communicate metrics that will drive improvements across the Group


• Influence, engage and motivate staff through team work, participation and recognition


• Provide training and mentorship on process improvement methods


• Coach and train Green Belts to prepare detailed plans to implement k Improvement projects


• Track improvement projects performance and check that the improvement objectives will be met through the implementation

Qualification and Experience

• Academic Qualification(s): Minimum of Master’s Degree


• Professional Qualification(s): Six Sigma Black Belt (from an accredited organisation), Project Management Professional/PRINCE 2 certification


• Experience (Number of relevant years): Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in a similar function with at least 2 cross industry experiences.


• A minimum of five (5) years post Black Belt experience.


• Others Familiar with a variety of the payment industry’s concepts, practices, and procedures.

Application Closing Date
27th January, 2017.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications to: [email protected] using the subject of mail should be “Business Process Improvement Consultant”

Interswitch Limited Recruiting Business Process Improvement Consultants

United Nations Graduate Internship Listing (January 2017)

The United Nations is the one international organization with the reach and vision capable of solving global problems.
The United Nations Foundation links the UN’s work with others around the world, mobilizing the energy and expertise of business and non-governmental organizations to help the UN tackle issues
including climate change, global health, peace and security, women’s empowerment, poverty eradication, energy access, and U.S.-UN relations.

The United Nations Foundation is honored to work with you and the United Nations to foster a more peaceful, prosperous and just world.

The United Nations is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Graduate Intern, Communications
Ref: UNODC-73289-R-Abuja (O)
Location: Abuja
Responsibilities
The intern shall undertake the following duties which may include, but are not limited to:

• Assistance in drafting and preparing documents for publication on the website of the Office


• Document and internet research for communication products on UNODC work in Nigeria


• Media analysis


• Speech-writing


• Assistance in the management of the website


• Assistance during conferences


• Working on web-presentation


• Compiling statistics


• Perform other duties as assigned.


• Competencies

Teamwork:

• Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Org. Setting and Reporting

• The internship in UNODC’s Country Office in Nigeria is for two months with an opportunity for extension, dependent upon the needs of the department.


• The internship is UNPAID and full-time.


• Interns work five days per week (40 hours) under the supervision of the Representative and in cooperation with the Communications Officer.

Communication:

• Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Technological Awareness:

• Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.

Education
To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

• Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);


• Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent); or


• Have graduated with a university degree (as defined above) and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one year period of graduation (officical proof from the University to support one of the above options has to be attached to the inspira application).

Requirements
Applicants are additionally required to:

• Possess an academic background in the field of political science, international relations, security studies, criminal justice or related discipline;


• Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.


• Be computer literate in standard software applications, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint;


• Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; and

Work Experience

• Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the programme, but are encouraged to list all relevant work experience in their application.


• Applicants must have a keen demonstrated interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter.

Languages:

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an asset. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat.

Assessment:

• Potential candidates will be contacted by the hiring manager for further consideration.

Special Notice 

• A completed online application (Cover Note and Personal History Profile) is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.


• The Cover Note must include:


• Degree Programme (What are you currently studying?)


• Graduation Date (When will you graduate or when did you graduate from the programme?)


• List the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in.


• Explain why you are the best candidate for this specific internship.


• Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme.


• In your online Personal History Profile, be sure to include all past work experiences, IT skills, and three references.


• Due to the high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.


• List your top three areas of interest.

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply 

Application Deadline: 13th February, 2017.

United Nations Graduate Internship Listing (January 2017)

Job Recruitment at The British Council, Wednesday 25, January 2017

The British Council is the world’s leading cultural relations organization and creates opportunities for people in the UK and worldwide to understand each other, to work together and learn from one another. We see this as crucial to building secure, more prosperous and sustainable futures for us all. We build trust and understanding between different countries and cultures and develop strong international links that are of benefit to people in Britain and the rest of the world.

IELTS EXAMINERS

REFERENCE NUMBER: IELTS Examiners

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for examiners to conduct one to one interviews with IELTS candidates to assess their spoken English according to set requirements, and assess written scripts produced by candidates under exam conditions.

ROLE OVERVIEW

Examiners are recruited on a casual basis and are expected to examine at least ten sessions a year at regular intervals.

IELTS examinations regularly take place in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt. Therefore, we are looking for examiners who live in, or within relatively easy reach of these cities. We may occasionally run examinations in other cities in Nigeria.

Training of successful candidates will be after shortlisting.

REQUIREMENTS

An undergraduate degree or a qualification which can be demonstrated to be equivalent to an undergraduate degree.

A recognized qualification in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) / Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) / or recognized equivalent as part of a recognized university award course.**

At least 3 years full time (14 hours per week minimum or the equivalent part time) relevant TESOL/TEFL teaching experience (minimum one year post certificate level qualification). The majority of this teaching experience must relate to adult students (16 years and over).

The required professional attributes and interpersonal skills. Please see our recruitment pack for more details.

UK qualifications: CELTA; DELTA; Cert. TESOL; Dip. TESOL; PGCE; B Ed.; M Ed; MA Applied Linguistics. Assessed teaching practice and ESOL/EFL studies at cert. level must be part of the course.

Nigerian qualifications include either a Nigerian 1st degree, an NCE in ELT plus relevant teaching experience and IELTS 9.0. Or Nigerian B.Ed in English Language Teaching (transcripts verify course content), relevant teaching experience plus IELTS 9.0. A first degree plus a Nigerian PGDE or M.Ed/MA in TESOL or TEFL (transcripts verify course content), plus relevant teaching experience and IELTS 9.0. If shortlisted, you will need to submit a transcript of the teaching course you attended.

Salary

Remuneration is paid per interview/script

TO APPLY
Applicants should read through the IELTS Examiner Minimum Professional Requirements & IELTS Guide for Examiner Applicants documents. Download and complete the Application Form and the Reference Request form below.

Completed applications should be sent via email to: examinerrecruitment@ng.britishcouncil.org

Application Pack

IELTS Guide for Examiner Applicants (Adobe PDF 20KB)
https://www.britishcouncil.org.ng/sites/default/files/africa-ielts-guide-for-examiner-applicants.pdf

Examiner Minimum Professional Requirements (Adobe PDF 80KB)
https://www.britishcouncil.org.ng/sites/default/files/appendix_4_examiner_minimum_professional_requirements_mprs_1.pdf

Examiner Application Form (Microsoft Word 183KB)
https://www.britishcouncil.org.ng/sites/default/files/examiner_application_form.doc

Reference Request Form (Microsoft Word 53KB)
https://www.britishcouncil.org.ng/sites/default/files/reference_request_form.doc

Job Recruitment at The British Council, Wednesday 25, January 2017